Associate Veterinarian - Lancaster, PA

Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Lancaster, PA is full of restaurants, art galleries, outdoor music, county parks as well as Buchanan Dog Park. We have a minor league baseball team, theaters, Hershey Park, outlet shopping, and more. The Susquehanna River provides the opportunity for hiking and boating if you prefer the outdoors. We have easy access to the Lancaster train station, which can take you to Philadelphia or even up to NYC!

Why Join The Team

• We provide primary care for a variety of species, from cats and dogs to pocket pets and birds for a population of approximately 60,000 people in Lancaster and York Counties.
• We have a fully stocked pharmacy, in house lab capabilities, digital x-ray systems, and a fantastic staff with a sense of urgency, compassion, and experience for all situations!
• We value work-life balance, with doctors working three days a week and every 3rd Saturday. Our hospital is open 6 days a week with no on-call hours.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Hours of Operation:
• Mon-Thurs: 8 am 5 pm
• Fri: 8 am 4 pm
• Sat-Sun: Closed

Cases

• Cats, Dogs

Who We Look For

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• This position is eligible for a signing bonus!
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in PA, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

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